Elizabeth Montgomery from Bewitched Statue in Salem

When I was a child my mother would sit all of us kids in front of the TV to watch Bewitched every week. Elizabeth Montgomery who played Sabrina was one of my mother's favorite actresses. She admired her for her beauty and her talent. The sitcom ran in the U.S. from 1964-1972. 

We were on an extended weekend getaway to Boston and took a day trip into Salem. By pure accident we stumbled upon the Elizabeth Montgomery statue located at the intersection of Essex and Washington Street. It was installed in 2005 and attracts visitors from all around the world who were big fans of the sitcom. It was built by TV Land. 

It was really cool to see. If you're a fan of Bewitched and/or Elizabeth Montgomery...you'll want to stop by to check it out. Looking for other things to see and do while visiting Massachusetts? You can find some fun ideas on our travel blog. You can double-click on the image to get it to open up in a new window in a larger size to see all of the details. 

Historic White Mill Hotel

We took a road trip through western Pennsylvania and one town that we passed through was Belsano in Cambria County. We were traveling along route 422 in Blacklick Township when we spotted the old historic White Mill Hotel. It's no longer a hotel and is now a private residence.

After parking we got out and took a few photographs of it hoping we could find some history on it online. After looking around we couldn't find much info about it. We did photograph a nearby historical marker featuring Malcolm Cowley, an influential poet, editor, and writer. According to one website...Malcolm Cowley was born at the hotel in 1898. Other than that...we'll keep digging!

Spend the Afternoon at Kohl Memorial Park in Harrisburg

 

Kohl Memorial Park is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It's owned and managed by the Lower Paxton Township Parks and Recreation Department. You can find it located on 1050 Dowhower Road, right off of Union Deposit Road. It's easy to get to. 

This 20 acres park is FREE to visit and is open from sunrise until 10:00 pm. Free parking in the parking lot for up to 112 vehicles. 

Park Ammenities Include:

2 Softball Fields
Basketball Court
Raquet Ball & Hand Ball Court
2 Tennis Courts
All-Purpose Field
Picnic Pavilion with 2 Charcoal Grills
Playground for the Kids
Restroom with Running Water
Dog Park
Oscar Lingle Nature Trail

The Happy Tails Dog Park is located toward's the back of the park. All dogs must be leashed while walking through the park. It's a fenced-in play area just past the tennis courts. 

On-Site is the Oscar Lingle Nature Trail. We walked the trail one day that we were there. The trail could use some work. Several areas were completely over-grown. 

You can reserve and rent the athletic fields and picnic pavilion from the township. Electricity is available at the Picnic Pavilion along with the use of 2 charcoal grills. You'll find 9 picnic tables there too. Interested in reserving? Fill out one of the forms on the Lower Paxton Township website. 

There are several public parks in Lower Paxton Township and all are nice. Some have more ammenities than others. Kohl Memorial Park is close to our home and in our honest opinion...one of the nicest to visit. We like to take our own brown bag lunch and enjoy it at the park. During the weekdays it's not too busy...on the weekends it can get busy if atheltic games are going on. Overall, a very nice park for you and the family to visit.

Visiting the Cape May County Park and Zoo

The Cape May County Park and Zoo is one of the nicest zoos in New Jersey. It's located in Cape May Courthouse and is open year-round to visitors. There's no admission fee but they request a donation at the entrance gate when you're entering. We like to donate $15.00 to $25.00 every time we visit. 

Hours of Operation: Summer Months 10 AM to 4:40 PM Winter Months 10 AM to 3:30 PM

Cape May County Zoo is one of only ten zoos in the United States to be dually accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Zoological Association of America. These accreditations hold the zoo to the highest standards in animal care and conservation.

When visiting you'll find a lot of free parking areas. They're all well-marked and identified. Handicap parking is available closer to the zoo entrance. At the gate please tell the attendant that you need handicap parking and they will direct you to that specific lot. 

Note: If you need to rent a wheelchair, scooter or stroller...you can find them at the Lion's Den Gift Shop right before you enter the zoo.

You'll be doing a lot of walking so wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. You'll be outside except for 2 climate controlled buildings (the Aviary and Reptile buildings). I recommend that you put on susncreen and insect repellant before entering the zoo. 

At the entrance you'll be given a map. If it's your first time visiting I recommend following the map for your self-guided tour. It will show you the route you should take and which animals you'll see along that route. It also shows you where the public restrooms and concession stands are located. 

We like visiting during the weekdays when it's less crowded and during the weekends during the off-season. We go 2-3 times a year and always see something new! 

Here's a list of some of the animals that we saw during our last visit:

Zebra, Giraffe, Ostrich, Oryx, Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl, Ring-Tailed Lemurs, White-Tailed Deer, Common Marmoset Monkeys, Cotton Top Tamarin, Capybara, Toucan, Gold-Headed Lion Tamarin, Alligator, Giant Tortoises, Turtles, Peacocks, Wallaby, Emu, Red Kangaroo, Lions, Bison, Alpacas, Llamas, Camels, Black Bear, Fox, Porcupine, Otters, Parrots, Bald Eagle, Howler Monkeys, Pigs, Cows, Goats, Fish, Salamanders, Snakes, and more!!! 

Looking for something to eat and drink? You'll find the Savanna Gardens and the Safari Cafe which have the best offerings. During the hot summertime months you'll see an occasional concession cart with beverages and ice cream at various locations within the zoo. 

Right outside the entrance to the zoo you'll find several playgrounds, picnic pavilions (some with and without electricty), a gazebo, free disc golf course, a 5k course and other things that you can enjoy. You need to RESERVE a pavilion if you plan on using one.

Cape May County Park and Zoo
707 Rte. 9 N.
Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210
Phone 609-465-5271

You can check out the zoo's website for additional information. Connect with them on their social media channels Facebook and Instagram.